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    Torpezas (en. Clumsiness)

    /torˈpeθas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Inability or clumsiness in carrying out a task.
    Her clumsiness while dancing was evident.
    Su torpeza al bailar era evidente.
    An act or behavior that is unskillful or clumsy.
    She made several blunders during the presentation.
    Cometió varias torpezas durante la presentación.
    Lack of intellectual skill in handling situations.
    His blunders in the trial harmed him greatly.
    Sus torpezas en el juicio lo perjudicaron mucho.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'torpĕs', meaning 'insensitive' or 'slow'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to commit blunders
    To perform inadequate or clumsy actions or decisions.
    cometer torpezas
    there is no blunder that cannot be corrected
    It indicates that we can all improve our skills.
    no hay torpeza que no se pueda corregir

    Related Words

    clumsy
    Lacking agility or skill.
    torpe
    clumsily
    In a clumsy manner, without skill.
    torpemente

    Slang Meanings

    To act in an unskillful or uncoordinated way.
    That fall was a real blunder.
    Esa caída fue una verdadera torpeza.
    Clumsy behavior in social situations.
    He always makes blunders at parties.
    Siempre comete torpezas en las fiestas.
    A comedic situation caused by ineptitude.
    His attempt to jump was a blunder worthy of a viral video.
    Su intento de saltar fue una torpeza digna de un video viral.